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Acute ulceronecrotic adverse reaction to potassium hydroxide 5% solution in the treatment of molluscum contagiosum
Author(s) -
Bresesti Ilia,
Ciolfi Christian,
Rotatore Giuseppe,
Borisov Angel N.,
Zuccotti Gian Vincenzo,
Brazzelli Valeria
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
pediatric dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.542
H-Index - 73
eISSN - 1525-1470
pISSN - 0736-8046
DOI - 10.1111/pde.14015
Subject(s) - medicine , molluscum contagiosum , potassium hydroxide , dermatology , population , environmental health , chemistry , organic chemistry
Molluscum contagiosum is a common childhood condition, and although it is self‐limited, treatments are often prescribed. Several medications are available, but there is no consensus regarding the optimal choice in the pediatric population. We report a child who underwent potassium hydroxide 5% treatment resulting in superficial diffuse erosions caused by the inappropriate application. This underlines the importance of parent education before use of this medication with well‐known caustic properties.